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BasilLamiaceaeKoreanGenus nameThunbBrittonOcymoidesSushiNankinensisBenthExtensivelyVarietiesGrownSaladsSalted and preservedFlavourSproutsSesameCropPerennialPacketSpeciesOrnamentalLeafKoreaInvasiveFragranceSelf seedTallVarietyLeavesHerbsEdibleAromaPlants and seedsPurpleJapaneseGreenJapanSpecificTypesFoodStartWarmFlowerAreasTurnFullSlow
Basil3
  • crispa - also called shiso, tía tô, or Japanese basil P. f. var. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perilla is often confused with Basil and used for the same purposes. (seedaholic.com)
  • Perilla is in the mint family and it's also easy to make more plants by taking cuttings (like basil). (edimentals.com)
Lamiaceae2
Korean3
  • P. frutescens leaves, seeds, and seed oil are used extensively in Korean cuisine, while P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
  • crispa , a Chinese medicine or vegetable crop that is called Zisu in Chinese, Cha-jo-ki in Korean, and Shiso in Japanese ( Lee and Ohnishi, 2003 ). (geneticsmr.org)
  • frutescens, is the sesame leaf of Korean cookery. (gardenista.com)
Genus name2
  • The genus name Perilla is also a frequently employed common name ("perilla"), applicable to all varieties. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus name Perilla comes from the Latin word pera meaning bag in reference to the shape of the fruiting calyx. (ncsu.edu)
Thunb2
Britton1
  • Sometimes referred to as Perilla 'Britton' and called 'Hojiso' in Japan, the red-veined leaves are green on top and deep purple-red on the bottom. (seedaholic.com)
Ocymoides2
  • crispa, and the synonym P. ocymoides L. was applied to P. frutescens. (wikipedia.org)
  • The species name P. ocymoides or P. ocimoides has historically been used to denote P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
Sushi3
  • Red Shiso/Perilla - Basil's Aromatic Asian Cousin Long popular in Japanese cuisine, the beautiful, frilly, deep purple young leaves are added to salads, used to wrap sushi, and served. (underwoodgardens.com)
  • Called "shiso" in Japan and used in sushi, soups and noodle dishes, Chinese give it medicinal qualities. (edenseeds.com.au)
  • Above: As well as it pairs with sushi, shiso is also a refreshing foil for highly seasoned food. (gardenista.com)
Nankinensis2
  • crispa had been dubbed P. nankinensis, and this label was used throughout the 19th century in the West following the introduction of the species for ornamental planting. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perilla frutescens nankinensis (Lour. (theferns.info)
Benth1
Extensively2
  • Shiso 'Akajiso' is a typical red leaf variety of Perilla used extensively in Japan and all over Asia to season vegetables, rice, soups, fish, etc. (seedaholic.com)
  • crispa is extensively cultivated and used in Japan, while the cultivated var. (geneticsmr.org)
Varieties3
  • The genus encompasses several distinct varieties of Asian herb, seed, and vegetable crop, including P. frutescens (deulkkae) and P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perilla varieties are cross-fertile and intra-specific hybridization occurs naturally. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perilla varieties are cultivated and consumed mainly in Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. (wikipedia.org)
Grown6
  • Shiso can be grown just to baby leaf stage or left to grow to maturity: the taste is best appreciated raw in salads and sandwiches. (seedaholic.com)
  • It is worth noting that Perilla is a very attractive plant often grown simply for its ornamental value. (seedaholic.com)
  • An aromatic Japanese specialty herb, perilla is grown for its flower tips/buds and. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Perilla grown as an ornamental in the sutropical "Edimentals" border at Wisley Gardens just outside of London in the early 2000s with Amaranthus, Barbarea variegata, Cordyline "Purple Tower, Canna, Banana (Musa spp. (edimentals.com)
  • frutescens is currently the most grown and is used as both an oil crop and a leafy vegetable in Korea. (geneticsmr.org)
  • frutescens is grown in the northern area of China. (geneticsmr.org)
Salads1
Salted and preserved1
  • The seed pods or berries of the shiso are also salted and preserved as a sort of spice. (seedaholic.com)
Flavour1
  • The regular Perilla is usually available with either red or green leaves, the red having more of an anise flavour and slightly less spicy than the green variety, which tastes more like cinnamon. (seedaholic.com)
Sprouts2
  • crispa leaves, seeds, and sprouts are used in Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is an important crop in the Far East both used as a flavouring, a dye plant, as wraps (the seeds, seed oil and seed sprouts are also used). (edimentals.com)
Sesame2
  • frutescens is also used as a vegetable only in Korea, and its seeds are traditionally used in the same way that sesame seeds are used as a seasoning in China, Korea, and Japan from old times. (geneticsmr.org)
  • The names perilla, shiso, and sesame leaf are often used interchangeably. (gardenista.com)
Crop5
  • Shiso can be cultivated as an annual crop from the warm temperate zone to the tropics. (theferns.info)
  • This result implies that the diffusion of accessions of the cultivated Perilla crop in the northern areas of China might be through multiple routes. (geneticsmr.org)
  • frutescens that is a kind of oil crop. (geneticsmr.org)
  • crispa is used as Chinese medicine in East Asia from old times and is used as a spicy vegetable or pickle crop in Japan. (geneticsmr.org)
  • Nitta, 2001 ) although the wild ancestor of cultivated types of Perilla crop has not yet been identified in East Asia. (geneticsmr.org)
Perennial1
  • Perilla frutescens crispa is an erect, often profusely branched, annual to perennial plant growing 30 - 200cm tall. (theferns.info)
Packet1
Species6
  • The classification of Perilla is confused, partly because botanists struggled with distinguishing the two distinct cultigens as different species or variations. (wikipedia.org)
  • crispa was regarded as a species in its own right, distinct from P. frutescens, although it was well established that these types readily cross-pollinate. (wikipedia.org)
  • hirtella - also called lemon perilla Possible Perilla species with insufficient description and without known herbarium specimens include: P. cavaleriei H.Lév. (wikipedia.org)
  • Three wild species that are endemic to Japan are recognized as genetically distinct from the cultivated P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
  • hirtella as the same species as the P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
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Ornamental1
  • Perilla is also of course commonly used as an ornamental in warmer areas like Southern England, but I've also seen it outside in Gothenburg in Southern Sweden. (edimentals.com)
Leaf1
Korea1
Invasive1
  • By October's end I make sure to cut most of the flowers rather than let them set seed, as various perillas have demonstrated their invasive potential. (gardenista.com)
Fragrance1
  • crispa fragrance may turn out to be present or absent in the individual or population, and this is not differentiable from outward appearance alone. (wikipedia.org)
Self seed3
Tall1
  • By late October my potted shiso plants are several feet tall. (gardenista.com)
Variety5
Leaves1
Herbs1
  • Perilla is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (wikipedia.org)
Edible1
  • From the vaults: my Edible and Useful Plant Seed Trade List from 2000! (edimentals.com)
Aroma1
Plants and seeds1
  • Browse our collection of more than 2,000 plants and seeds, which can be ordered directly from our favorite shops and growers. (gardenista.com)
Purple1
  • Perilla frutescens var crispa f. purpurascens (red or purple shiso) is looking good on the window sill in front of my desk! (edimentals.com)
Japanese2
  • crispa, especially by the Japanese, therefore it should not be considered an interchangeable synonym for either cultigen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Above: I first encountered shiso, as many diners do, in a Japanese restaurant. (gardenista.com)
Green1
  • Whether green-leafed or red-leafed, the perillaldehyde factor that characterizes the unique P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
Japan1
Specific1
  • While the specific epithet frutescens means shrubby or bushy. (ncsu.edu)
Types1
Food1
  • From the soil to the seed to the food you eat - we'll help you grow your best garden! (underwoodgardens.com)
Start4
  • Start the seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frosts of the season are expected, this is usually March/ April. (seedaholic.com)
  • By August to September the shiso will start flowering. (seedaholic.com)
  • It's also difficult to save seeds as it doesn't start flowering until late autumn and usually dies rather than producing seeds, a dead end for me, but now and again someone offers me seed for trading as in this case! (edimentals.com)
  • Above: Shiso is very slow to start in cool weather. (gardenista.com)
Warm1
Flower1
Areas3
  • In this study, 21 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity and population structure among 77 Perilla accessions from high-latitude and middle-latitude areas of China. (geneticsmr.org)
  • frutescens from middle-latitude areas were higher than accessions from high-latitude areas. (geneticsmr.org)
  • frutescens collected in high-latitude and middle-latitude areas were distinguished depending on their geographical location. (geneticsmr.org)
Turn1
  • To collect the seeds, wait until the flowers and stems turn brown and dry, and shake them over a plate. (seedaholic.com)
Full2
Slow1
  • Pinching off the flowers before they go to seed will help slow the spread of its wind-dispersed seeds. (ncsu.edu)